Please see the attached letter concerning NJSLA Testing
Avenel Middle School Elective options.
Dear AMS Families,
Hope everyone is doing well and we get a bit of nicer weather coming our way! Below you will find a few updates/reminders as we enter the last quarter of the school year.
Marking Period 4
Spring has arrived and we begin to embark upon Marking period 4 which starts on Monday, April 15th. Remind your child to review their schedule in Genesis as he/she will have a new elective class that starts on Monday. Students were also reminded of this in school today.
School Attendance
Attending school consistently is vital to a child's academic success and well being. Please click on the link below to review the WTSD Attendance Policy. Also, please plan accordingly to ensure that your child is arriving to school on time. If a student signs in to school after 8:20 a.m. he/she is considered late.
Dress Code
As the weather hopefully turns warmer, I would like this opportunity to review the WTSD dress code policy. Some important parts of the policy are:
Any clothing which is excessively tight or which displays excessive nudity, such as sheer or transparent blouses or shirts, brief or low cut blouses or shirts, or apparel that bares the midriff, shall not be permitted.
Tank tops, halters, and tube tops are not permitted.
Students may not wear short-shorts. Shorts and skirts shall be mid thigh or longer in length.
Students may not wear flip flops, slides, or slippers to school.
Electronic devices may only be used in accordance with school rules. Any other unauthorized use of electronic devices is prohibited and subject to consequences.
The administration reserves the right to determine if any article of clothing is inappropriate for school.
Please review these important items with your child. As always I appreciate your continued support and cooperation.
Enjoy the weekend!
Take care,
Mr. Leusen
Principal
Avenel Middle School
All schools will follow the scheduled early dismissal plan on Friday, March 29.
High Schools @ 12:10 pm; Middle Schools @ 12:45 pm; Elementary Schools @ 1:10 pm; Full Day PreK @ 1:10 pm; Morning PreK @ 11:30 am; and Afternoon PreK - start @ 10:30 am & dismissed @1:10 pm. WTSD aftercare will be open for those who have pre-registered.
All schools will be closed from Monday, April 1, through and including Friday, April 5.
Classes will resume on Monday, April 8.
Be safe and enjoy your spring break!
April AMS Spirit Days
All schools will follow the scheduled early dismissal plan on Friday, March 29. High Schools @ 12:10 pm; Middle Schools @ 12:45 pm; Elementary Schools @ 1:10 pm; Full Day PreK @ 1:10 pm; Morning PreK @ 11:30 am; and Afternoon PreK - start @ 10:30 am & dismissed @1:10 pm. WTSD aftercare will be open for those who have pre-registered. All schools will be closed from Monday, April 1, through and including Friday, April 5. Classes will resume on Monday, April 8. Be safe and enjoy your spring break!
We look forward to seeing you at AMS FAMILY STEM NIGHT on TUESDAY, MARCH 19th!
To ensure adequate supplies, attending families MUST register by MARCH 13th:
https://forms.gle/53f4g5fQLrVALbDx8
Avenel Middle School March Spirit Days
Hello AMS Families,
As we begin to wrap up the month of February I just want to keep everyone up to date as to some of the happenings here at AMS.
We were visited by Mayor McCormac, and Mr. Barcellona, the Director of "We Feed Woodbridge" last week to conclude our "Have a Heart Food Drive." I'm proud to say the AMS community made a significant donation to our local food pantries! Thank you to all the families that donated to this most worthwhile venture.
We are in the middle of our Middle School Bowling Season. Ms. Vodarsik and the Boys and Girls Bowling teams are enjoying and having fun competing against the other WTSD bowling teams!
Scheduling News: Our guidance counselors are in the process of scheduling our 8th graders who will be attending our local high schools next year. If you have a question regarding your child's 9th grade schedule, please contact Mr. Valenti, our 8th grade counselor.
Student Chromebooks: We have had a number of chromebooks damaged this school year. Please discuss with your child their role and responsibility for taking care of their Chromebook. Upon a third incident where a student has returned a damaged chromebook and a fine hasn't been paid to the main office, that student will no longer be permitted to bring a chromebook home with them.
Woodbridge Township Animal Shelter Donations: The AMS Community Service Club is in the process of collecting items for the Woodbridge Township Animal Shelter. Items being collected are: Wet/Dry Dog and Cat food, used towels, paper towels, bleach and styrofoam bowls.
As a reminder please continue to visit our school's website and the WTSD website for important information and dates.
Thank you and I hope you enjoy the weekend!
Thank you,
Mr. Leusen
Due to the impending storm, all schools in the Woodbridge Township School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
AMS Music Department Fundraiser
AMS Kindness Week
AMS February Spirit Days
We hope your 2024 is off to a great start! Here's what's been going on at AMS over the past few weeks, and a few items for the future.
Our Girls and Boys basketball teams completed successful seasons. Our girls team played hard every game and put forth their best effort each and every day! Our Boys team did the same, making the semifinals in the playoffs. We congratulate Coach Kroner and Coach Siswo and are appreciative of all they have done for our student athletes. Next up for sports, is Boys and Girls Bowling, which will begin on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
Earlier this month we held our Band and Chorus Winter Concert. It was a great evening where many students, staff, and parents were able to enjoy the performance. Congratulations to Mr. Leidner, our band director, and Mr. Competello, our chorus director, on a successful performance!
Over the next few weeks, (1/22 - 2/14) our Student Council will be collecting items for Mayor McCormac's "Have a Heart Food Drive" which will be donated to local food pantries. Items needed are:
Peanut Butter, jelly, pancake syrup, pancake mix, crackers
Cereal, coffee, juice, pasta, pasta sauce, can fruit, rice
Canned pasta, tuna, instant potatoes, cookies, can meat
Powder milk, mac & cheese, paper products
Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body soap
Personal hygiene products, laundry detergent
Currently our Guidance counselors are working with our 8th grade students to schedule classes for 9th grade at their respective High Schools (Colonia and Woodbridge High School). Both CHS and WHS visited with our 8th grade students to orient them to the various classes offered for incoming 9th graders next school year. You can also find information on High School courses by visiting the WTSD website and looking under the curriculum tab, and perusing the High School Program of Studies booklet. In February, our counselors will begin working on schedules with our current 6th and 7th graders for the 2024-25 school year. If you have any questions regarding scheduling please reach out to your child's guidance counselor.
Bowling Physicals are due by Monday, 1/8/24. Physicals for Volleyball and Cross Country are due by Monday, 3/11/24.
Happy New Year!
Please see January Spirit Week Days.
This is just a reminder that Friday, 12/22/23 is an early dismissal and lunch will not be served. Students will be dismissed from school at 12:45 p.m. Winter recess will be from 12/23/23 - 1/1/24. School will resume on Tuesday, 1/2/24.
I hope that you and your family enjoy the holidays!
On behalf of the AMS faculty and staff, we wish you a very Happy Holiday and a Healthy New Year!
Please click on the link to view the Avenel Middle School Guidance Night Presentation.:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/112cLgEkGByn5LtZciQLcNGP130bULfkwx9YAVn-U9Oo/edit?usp=sharing
AMS Guidance Night
